09 Sep 202212:59
Project update
Crypto Events Recap, September 8-9
BNB ChainAnnounced the launch of its zero-knowledge proof scaling technology, zkBNB. It will enhance user experience and improve scalability metrics such as transactions per second. (source)FTX VenturesTo take a 30% stake in SkyBridge Capital. SkyBridge will invest some of the funds into crypto assets for its balance sheet. (source)
Ronin NetworkInvestigators Recover $30M in Stolen Crypto From Axie Infinity Hack. Google Cloud has agreed to run a validator node on the Ronin network. (source) (source)
Mysten LabsRaised $300M in a Series B funding round led by FTX Ventures. Other investors include a16z Crypto, Jump Crypto, Apollo, Binance Labs, and others. (source)
The SandboxPartnered with Singapore-based DBS Bank. The bank will purchase a plot of land (3×3) to build a metaverse exclusive property, named DBS BetterWorld. (source)
Bessemer Venture PartnersHas unveiled a new investment fund worth $3.85 billion for early-stage investments. (source)
CoinbaseListed Convex (CVX) and Ocean Protocol (OCEAN) on September 8th. (source)
PumaLaunched the Metaverse Black Station to show off its new sneaker NFT collection. (source)
SorarePartnered with NBA League to build a Licensed NFT Game. This will allow Sorare to use team names and player likenesses from the league. (source)
VirtuaReceived investment from Kenji Sasaki, an early-stage investor and a founder of the Cardano. (source)
FordEntered the metaverse with the launch of virtual automobiles and NFTs. (source)
WidiLandAnnounced the launch of the Genesis Collection on Solana with 1200 Characters and 400 Lands. (source)
Ruby ProtocolPartnered with Vinci Protocol for a private data management framework that proposes and implements a privacy layer. (source)
Hubble ProtocolRaised $5M in funding led by Multicoin Capital with the participation of DeFiance Capital, Delphi Digital, Digital Currency Group, and others. (source)